The peculiarity of this medicinal plant is that it is possible to use only its terrestrial parts: a flower and stems (shoots) with leaves. And it is desirable that the raw materials were harvested at the beginning of the flowering season, in the spring, in April-May.
Thistle in folk medicine
In ancient times, thistle grass was actively used by healers in the treatment of such diseases:
- cirrhosis of the liver;
- hepatitis (type A);
- menstrual disorders in women;
- dropsy;
- consumption;
- nervous disorders;
- scurvy;
- sexual impotence in men;
- skin rashes.
Folk healers prefer thistle, because, unlike other plants, it does not have any carcinogen or toxic poison in the composition, which means that possible harmful effects and side effects are excluded.
Therapeutic properties and contraindications of thistles
In the ground parts of the plant contain saponins, tannins, a set of acids, saponins, as well as biologically active flavonoids.
These components allow the use of thistles in the manufacture of medicines from such pathologies:
- bronchitis;
- dry cough ;
- gynecological diseases;
- circulatory disorders;
- hepatological lesions;
- cardiovascular diseases;
- inflammatory infectious or viral diseases of the upper respiratory tract;
- purulent dermatological lesions;
- impaired production and outflow of bile;
- asthma;
- circulatory problems;
- rheumatism;
- diseases of the bladder and the ways;
- ulcers;
- lupus erythematosus ;
- oncological diseases;
- hypotension;
- decreased diuresis;
- scrofula;
- colds, flu;
- tetanus;
- purulent, long-healing wounds.
The use of thistle grass
As a rule, for the treatment of these diseases, decoctions and infusions from the medicinal plant are used.
Recipe:
- Dry the inflorescence grind, 1 tablespoon of raw materials put in a dry bowl and fill it with 200 ml of boiling water.
- Boil the mixture for 3-4 minutes.
- Cover the container with a lid, leave for 1 hour.
- Strain the solution, take 0.5 cup 3 or 4 times a day.
- Store in a cool place.
Infusion:
- Approximately 10 grams of dry, crushed inflorescences pour a glass of freshly boiled water.
- Leave for 60 minutes, then drain.
- Drink twice a day for 125 ml.
This recipe perfectly helps with cystitis, urination, sand or kidney stones.